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PAGE TWO MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE MEDFORP OREGON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1942 G. 0. P. IN MAINE (By United Press) Five states selected candidates In primary elections today as Republicans claimed clean weep In Maine, the first state to hold a general election since the war started. Wisconsin, Michigan, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New Jersey chose candidates for senatorial, congressional and state posts while Democrats in Connecticut held their state nominating convention. Connec tlcut Republicans picked candi- dates yesterday. In Maine, Republican candi- dates for the four major offices at stake led Democratic oppo nents by ratios ranging from two to one to nearly four to one. Several normal Democratic communities swung into the Re publican column. Sen. Wallace H. White, Jr. R.. was re-elected for his third six-year term over Democrat Fulton J. Redman, former po litical columnist. Gov. Sumner Sewell led his Democratic rival George Washington Lane, Jr., by more than a two to one mar gin to win his second term. In the Maine congressional races, former Gov. Louis J, Brann. D., was defeated deci sively in the first district .by former State House Speaker Robert Hale, R., who wrote a magazine article in 1938 en titled, "I, too, hate Roosevelt." In the second district. Rep. Margaret Chase Smith, R., was winner over Bradford C. Redon- net, D., Wiscasset lawyer mak ing his political debut. Tl Tha war price and rationing board at the city hall received a letter last week from L. B. de Witt, project manager for Con tractors Medford cantonment thanking the board for their co operation with the CMC and de fense workers during their stay In Medford. The letter stated In part: "With the work on this project completed we feel that it would be a decided omission on our part to leave here without an acknowledgement of the part you have contributed in the suc cessful completion of this pro ject. We want to express our thanks to each member of the board, together with the office personnel for their friendly un derstanding and valuable assist ance given us In the building of Camp White." IE mm i i iiiu - in I) . aw--" - , YANKEE ENTERPRISE Shipyards set new record for maritime construction when 174 ships were launched on Labor Day and keels of 49 others were laid. Here's scene at new r.jval yard at Port Newark, N. J operated by Federal Shipbuilding, where four keels were laid- sW' -77& ft- 1 am. k .r- . . a THUNDERBOLTS Nearing completion on the final assembly Una at tha Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, L. I., these hard-hitting P-47 fighter planes strike with the suddenets and impact of their namesake, a thunderbolt. Considered swiftest fighter in skie A DESSERT IN A MILLION! 1W " 1, i. , . n .1 -r.-A ' : w & Lt i- 6' This Henay Maid Graham Craektr Tort net only "up" yeur dally dlst quota of milk and ogg but will rteolva an "Oscar" for ihur delicious mn ReasonT Theso hony-WMt Honoy Maid Orahama, Try it tonight and boaml 1 HONEY MAID GRAHAM CRACKER TORT I Crust) 24 Honey Msld Oraham Crackers 13 cup buttar 2 tablespoons sugar Finely crush Graham Crackers and mix with butter and sugar. Press two-thirds of crumbs firmly against sides and bottom ot a well-buttered prlng fonn torta tin. Filling: S cups milk cup sugar U teaspoon salt S tablespoons cornstarch t egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup crushed pineapple t egg whites, stiffly beaten ( tablespoons sugar Bring milk to scalding point In dou ble boiler. Blend thoroughly sugar, salt and cornstarch. Beat In esg yolks, add hot milk gradually. Re turn to double boiler, stir until thick. CooL Add Tanllla and pour Into crumb-lined tin. Put drained pine apple on top custard. Beat egg whltea stiff, add gradually 6 table spoons sugar, spread on pineapple, sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake in moderate oren (860 F.) Chill overnight before remortng from pan. Tes, this Honey Maid Torte Is some thing really special! Clip tha recipe now then surprise the folks with a one-woman exhibition of extraordi nary dessert-making I old Seattle seaman, and Jose Avlles, about 45, Anchorage, were cremated. Police arrested Vestal K. Ben nett of Anchorage. They said the blaze started in Bennett's room when a cigarette set fire to bed clothing. BALLOTS TO OVERSEAS TROOPS IMPRACTICABLE Washington, Sept. 15. (U.R Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox told a press conference to day that sending ballots to troops overseas was "utterly im practicable" for two reasons. The first factor is that of security, Knox said. To send ballots overseas would disclose to a large number of people what units were abroad and would "to a shrewd enemy re veal the exact makeup of each force." Dae Mall Tribune Wsnt as. Jamaica Fortified fly American Force Aids War On Subs By Reynolds Packard (United Press Correspondent) With the American Forces in Jamaica, Sept. 12. (Delayed) CU R) In 18 months, American armed forces have thrown up a modern, fully-equipped barrier of defenses here and planted Main street's imprint on this once-sleepy, tropical British crown colony. . With Col. Earl Cranston Ewert, American army com mander here, at the wheel of a jeep, I was taken on a lengthy tour of Jamaica's defense works the first correspondent to in spect the base since it was com pleted at the end of August. . This base, already playing an Important part in the war against enemy submarines oper ating in the Caribbean, is ready for any tricks the axis may try. Cm Mall Tribune Wsnt ads. Negro Hald in Ax Slaying Jackson, Wyo., Sept. IS (u.R) Murder charges were expected to be filed today against Andrew Johnson, huge 59-year-old Ne gro, for the axe slaying of an other Negro which came after an argument over a dice game. Cm Mall Tribune Want ads. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS Protect your own and your family's personal effects. All risks Insurance as low $15 00 Par Year The R. A. HOLMES AGENCY Medford Bldg. Since 1909 Phone 4444 as CALL UNITED AIR LINES FOR PROMPT AND COURT! OUS ADVICI ON YOUR TRAVEL PROBLEMS ' SCmoUUf TO AH MANCfSCO, 101 ANOIUS, POST LAND, SMTTU, CHIC4O0, (WW TO AND MJT UNITED AIR LINES Municipal Airport ... jti 3141 . VN V Y WAR BONOS Tfcs E Bombay, Sept. 15 (U.R) Dis turbances which swept India after the arrest of Mohandas K. Gandhi and other leaders of the all-Indian congress party Aug. 9, have not been quelled in out lying rural districts, reports reaching Bmobay indicated to day. Even the most conservative unofficial estimates placed the damagr thus far done by rioters at several million dollars, and pointed out that the disruption of communications had retard ed defense work In some areas. Arrest of almost every recog nized congress leader, and of many thousands aelr.ed from rlotng mobs throughout the county, resultcl In ' complete suppression of disorders In many districts. Short Bob in "Artistic Disorder" to Feature Milady's Fall Hair Do Chicago, Sept. 15. U.R) Milady's hair-do this fall will be a short bob, with a touch of "artistic disorder," and the reason is time-saving for the war worker, the WAAC, the WAVE and the WAAF. So guest Hairstylist Reno, of Hollywood told the 23rd annual convention of the American Cos metlcians National association today. The "disorder" which to Reno is "carefree, casual and careless, but artistic" is what distinguishes the coiffure of this wartime autumn from the curt, crisp boyish bob of the last de cade. . "Tha aim for simplicity." Reno said, "gets away from the time and trouble imposed in former years by the more form al hair-dos. When milady gets up in the morning for instance, all that is necessary Is to run her hand Instead of, a comb through her hair, and presto her crown of glory is arranced." TRUCK DIVES THROUGH THIRD STORY WINDOW Seattle, Sept. 15 U.R A truck plunged through a win dow of a Seattle building today and fell three storlrs to the street. Injuring the driver crit ically. Here's how police reports said it happened: Tyrus R. Stephens, IS a gar age attendant, was parking the trucK on the third floor level of a downtown garage. He acci dentally backed It over a low guard rail and through a large window. . F. DAIRY PRICES . San Francisco. Sept. 15 (UP! Increases In butter and eg? prices featured today's dairy products market. Butter: 02 score 46; 91 score 44'4; 90 score 44; 89 score 42. Cheese: Wholesale flats 24V4. triplets 24. Eggs: Large extras 48'i; me dium 45; large standards 42; small 31. Four mimic men from New York presented a show at the USO center last evening with nearly 200 enlisten men attend ing. The performers Imitated radio and screen stars and kept the crowd well entertained with their humor. Evalyn Hamilton pl..yed several accordian num bers Lieut. Grawbauer and men of the 44th division at CamD White were Instrumental In bringing the show to USO. USO is sponsoring an outing at Ash land for the Mimic men this afternoon. The weekly USO Army Spe cial will be held at Lincoln school tonight at 8:30 o'clock with Sgt. Ernie Jilek and his Jive band playing. The Mimic men will also be present. A Jit terbug contest with prires to oe awarded by Penny Fontaine is also on the schedule. LL LL IE-H) MlEM them ' . chlnery in timf class - HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY v. AU. 4 A. -J 61 WW mm 1 OTK A tit FORCES--Tere building the biggest, mightiest Air Force on earth. Thousands of skilled mechanics are needed to keep those great planes flying and fighting. Men with experience as aircraft mechanics, automobile mechanics, radio mechanics, armorers, sheet metal workers, welders and in other allied fields are needed immediately. Aviation has a splendid future and there's no finer training for it than in the Army Air Forces. SIGNAL CORPS Hen, In the "nerve center of the Army, handling the high-speed communications equipment of modern war, there's big opportunity for men with mechanical talents and training. Licensed radio operators, experienced radio repairmen, telephone and telegraph men and other able mechanics will find a thrill in working with the amazing new secret devices of the Signal Corps. Pre-service training is furnished free with pay to those who require it. BOWLING Cloalnff tlma for Clflumpd aria B i. m To lata to Claaally 13 30 HEY-WHATS THE BEiT WHISKEY VAW ? OLD OSCAR i Old Oscar Pepper fcai-..Ho Whhlar iiaml tpr-t-il ttrmifiht vhiiiirt. Wrtcrmir atmlrml Fwi. ftrlOiUilltrtM, Int., LatmnlUbBalttmtn. 1.15 PT. $2.25 QT. Udla Itagu txllng achrduK oprnftl last night with Valantlix'a Car dfrratlng (JttrtMI. S to I: Walnacott a Druja erlrattng RJchflold oil. a to 1 and Oflica Supply d 1'atlng Tolly's Oilmora, 4 to 0. 8eorr follow: IHtrflH i Valfnllnea CVnrln. H. w. SSO Coble. g 475 Oftord. S. .. 4M Hinn. J. 401 einu. Z 435 Droalrr. B. 42S Bachaldrr, T. S17 Bu6. P. SSI Total 153S Total -IMS orrire auppli , th,t Ollmor rranka. W. . 43 Tollffaon. B . 41S Colton. r. 40S navMk.ii aa 8woap. A. 470 Wllklnaon. J. 381 I Pruitt. J. 3"8 croinr. A 40S1 Total 1SS3 Total isoo! Klrbflrld Oil 1 Watnmitt prnt Porknow . 407 Llttrll. M. . 407 Witter 387 Corfcj so Haren S.M AdlM sis Knlsc 83 Burr 4(17 Shfrwnod 44J Olll 421 ' 4' Totala .19l7, Total .1031 ORDNANCE DEPA R TMENTGmi and ammunition are decisive weapons in war. and it takes skilled manpower to keep hero shooting fast and straight. Men with experience as automobile, truck and tractor mechanics, armorers, machinists and skilled men of other trades are urgently needed by the Ordnance Department. Technical training in ordnance work is not a requirement. MEN OF IB AND MO -Even though yon have had no tne chanical experience, the Army offers you a special opportunity- (he right to choose your oirn combat branch: Air Force, Armored Force, Cavalry, Coast Artillery, Corps of Engineers Field Artillery, Infantry or Signal Corps. Or you can qualify as Aviation Cadet. Under 20 vou can choose. After 20, this is no longer possible, except for certain skilled specialists. THREE CREMATED IN ANCHORAGE HOTEL FIRE Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 15' iU.Pi Fire destroyed hotel yesterday, killing three men and critically burning another. i llenrv Amos, formerly of Nome; Clifford Olson, 32-yeaf' .Mills opportunity to get in now and go place In the Air Force, Signal Corps or Ordnance Department ia open to any skilled special ist between the age of 18 and 4-1, inclusive, who i physically fit and doe not now occupy a key position in a vita! war Industry. According to ability, promotions to higher grades and increase in pay may be e-xpcctrtl. You've told yourself you'd be ready henrvrr your country needs yon. Thai time is nnir,' Drop In and talk it over at your nearest Army Recruiting and Induction Station today. IKECltL'ITUVG 1D INDUCTION SERVICE POST OFFICE BLDG.. MEDFORD, ORE. ft